Diversity

1. Diversity A point or respect in which things differ.

2. Objectives • Benefits of a Diverse Campus • Reasons We Need Diversity on Campus • Challenges

3. Benefits • Will Add to your college experience • Be more prepared for life after graduation • Diversity will make you a more social person

4. Reasons • Our nation is changing, and our higher education institutions need to reflect this diversity. • While communities of color have made great strides in closing the education gap, disparities in higher education remain prevalent. • It’s in our national interest to invest in our future workforce.  • Diversity in the workforce fosters innovation and competitiveness in business

5. Reasons • Diversity on campus benefits all students • The implications of race-neutral policies in educational opportunities are detrimental to the next generation

6. Challenges • Women and minority faculty members are less satisfied with many aspects of their jobs. • Faculty of color can experience exclusion, isolation, alienation, and racism in predominantly white universities

7. Challenges • Minority students may feel isolated and unwelcome. • Women students may experience chilly climate. • Positive experiences increase comfort between groups

8. What Can We Do? We can strive to foster & sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias. We commit ourselves to building an exemplary educational community that offers nurturing & challenging intellectual climate, a respect for the spectrum of human diversity, and understanding of the many differences including but not limited to: • race • gender • gender identity • sexual orientation • age • disability • religion

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